Account Manager Specialty Chemicals Industry (Northeast)

Account Manager Specialty Chemicals Industry (Northeast) Location: New Jersey, US Global Business Unit: PM Job Function: Sales Requisition Number: 233728 Our Company DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For 160 years, we have been marketing, selling, and distributing high-quality products and brands for multinational and Fortune 500 companies. Through our Business Units Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology, we deliver sustainable growth for our partners. We contribute to improving the quality of life for our employees and people in the local communities in which we operate. Headquartered in Switzerland, DKSH is publicly listed and operates in 35 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. We employ over 26,800 specialists and produced net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2025. Job Summary Are you a go-getter with a hunger for success? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where an entrepreneurial mindset is valued? If so, we want you to join our team as Account Manager Specialty Chemicals Industry . In this role, you will play a key part in driving our company's growth by identifying new business opportunities, fostering customer relationships, and contributing to the overall success of our Specialty Chemicals team across the Northeast region. General Responsibilities Sales and budget responsibility for assigned territories Responsible for growing sales across the Northeast region through prospecting and developing new potential accounts, with a focus on business development and expansion Record and maintain accurate customer data and sales records within CRM systems to support reporting, forecasting, projects, and performance tracking Manage all commercial interactions with customers, including forecasts, sales planning, individual purchases, supply contracts and price negotiations Visit customers on a regular basis to build, maintain and manage relationships Potential responsibility for product management of one or more assigned supplier lines, based on qualifications and business needs Conduct competitor mapping, market surveys, and innovation scouting. Stay ahead of regulatory trends and changes that impact the industry Functional Skills and Knowledge Proven technical sales experience of specialty raw materials for the chemical industry Strong customer and service orientation and proven track record in developing and winning new businesses Pragmatic and entrepreneurial approach, self-driven Resilient, flexible and team-oriented personality Why It’s Great to Work at DKSH At DKSH, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond the ordinary: enriching people's lives. Through the products and services we provide, DKSH positively impacts millions of lives everyday. Join our team where entrepreneurship meets flexible work arrangements. Take the leap and start a journey where you can grow and make a difference! #J-18808-Ljbffr